Top Reasons to Live in Texarkana, AR

Country music lives here! Texarkana is home to lively country sound that spans ragtime, bluegrass and rock and roll. Catch a show of homegrown country artists at The Oaklawn Opry and check out the Main Street landmark Scott Joplin Mural, the Father of Ragtime Music.

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Home on The Other Half! The seat of Miller County in Arkansas, Texarkana is actually a city shared with Texas, hence the local moniker "The Other Half." Take a mandatory photo by the historic Texarkana Courthouse, the marker dividing the city between Arkansas and Texas and considered the second most photographed building in America. Reward your accomplishment with a true-blue Texarkana meal, a slab of juicy ribs from nearby Cattleman's Steak House.

The fast lane! Texarkana is home to the Four States Auto Museum where mementos from old railways and automotive plants in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma offer hours of discovery and history. If you crave for some wheeled action of your own, head to 67 Texarkana Speedway, a dirt track where you can join racing events from motorcycles to sprint cars.

The original happening place! As a crossroads town, Texarkana was yesterday's Sunset Boulevard of sorts. The historical Perot Theater on Main Street played host to film and theater actors, bands, singers and touring companies. Today, the glamour lives on with the theater fully restored and hosting grand productions annually. High rollers were also mainstays of Texarkana. Visit Ace of Clubs Mansion of legendary gambler James Draughon, with facade and floor inspired by his lucky ace of clubs card.

High-rise living, low rental rate! Average Texarkana rent is at $450, reflecting Arkansas' affordable cost of living. About 40% of homes are renter-occupied, thanks to recently built high-rise dwellings. Rental apartments, including rent to own properties, are located in neighborhoods around U.S. Highway 82 and State Highway 151. Check out The Park at Summer Hill, The Pointe Texarkana and The Willows, near two local business and retail hubs, the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce and Texarkana Regional Airport.

Buyer-friendly home prices! Texarkana homes register a 66% growth in value over 10 years, making it a great choice to invest in a home. The city also has one of the most affordable home price ranges in Arkansas, anywhere from $55,000 to $160,000. Homes for sale can be found in Wuthering Heights Lane and Tall Oaks neighborhoods along State Highway 296, where residents enjoy proximity to E-Z Mart and Park Place Restaurant.